10 Cities Near Brasília + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Brasília, Brazil, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Luziânia, Anápolis, Pirenópolis.
The closest notable city to Brasília, Brazil is Luziânia, about 33 mi (53 km) away — roughly 59 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LuziâniaAn old colonial gold town | 33 mi / 53 km | 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| AnápolisA busy commercial hub | 78 mi / 125 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| PirenópolisWaterfalls and colonial charm | 69 mi / 110 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| GoiâniaA green planned city | 108 mi / 173 km | 2 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Planaltina | 22 mi / 35 km | 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Formosa | 43 mi / 69 km | 1 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Unaí | 79 mi / 127 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Trindade | 120 mi / 193 km | 2 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Paracatu | 122 mi / 196 km | 2 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Caldas Novas | 143 mi / 231 km | 3 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Brasília
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Luziânia, Anápolis, Pirenópolis, Planaltina, Formosa. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Brasília
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Goiânia, Trindade, Paracatu, Caldas Novas. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Brasília include Luziânia, Anápolis, Pirenópolis, Goiânia, Planaltina. The closest is Luziânia, about 33 miles (53 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.